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hotel is decked out in fine silks, soft leather and Carrara marble. All rooms have king-size
beds, spa baths and super views of the port and Le Rocher. The hotel offers a 50% dis-
count on the childrens' bedroom.
Hôtel Miramar €€
( 93 30 86 48;
www.miramar.monaco-hotel.com
; 1 av du Président JF Kennedy; d
€145; )
This 1950s seaside hotel with rooftop terrace bar is a great option right by
the port. Seven of the 11 rooms have fabulous balconies overlooking the yachts. All
rooms were undergoing renovation at the time of writing.
HOTEL
Hôtel Hermitage €€€
( 98 06 40 00;
www.montecarloresort.com
; square Beaumarchais; d from €412;
)
The Hôtel Hermitage is one of Monaco's super-swish pamper palaces. The rooms are
understated sophistication, with cool blues, classic golds or stylish crimsons.
LUXURY HOTEL
CAP D'AIL
There is no such thing as budget accommodation in Monaco; there are however, two ex-
cellent budget-friendly options in Cap d'Ail, a mere 2km from Monaco.
HOSTEL
Relais International de la Jeunesse Thalassa €
( 04 93 81 27 63;
www.clajsud.fr
;
2 av Gramaglia, Cap d'Ail; dm €18; Apr-Oct)
Cheapest of all, this youth hostel has an outstanding location right by the beach (and close
to the train station): the dorms are simple but well-kept. Rates include sheets and break-
fast; half-board is available.
Hôtel Normandy €€
( 04 93 78 77 77;
www.hotelnormandy.no
;
6 allée des Orangers; d from €89; )
Run
by a multilingual family of artists and it shows: original modern pieces adorn the walls
and the rooms have charm with their simple, old-school furniture (although some of the
bathrooms are very dated). Some rooms have sea views. It's just 50m from the bus 100
stop (for Nice, Menton and Monaco) and 20 minutes from the gorgeous beach of La Mala.
FAMILY HOTEL
